I never liked Mosrites until about 10 years ago. I was like you on the fence. I hopped the fence to the Mosrite camp. I loved the tone on The Ventures albums but not the guitars but later I started to like them.

Once you play one you will be addicted to them. I like the Mark V better than the more common other model. I forget the other model name. I have a late '60s Japanese model. It's not a Mark V but a great guitar nevertheless.

The Mosrire trem is the best. Great bell like sound.